From Brother-in-law in Iraq

[Scoop]

One of my numerous brothers-in-laws is in Iraq. He has been there a few months now. I just wanted to share an email we got from him. This was sent to us on July 26th. He has a wife and four kids in Minnesota. He is in the reserves and was called up for a year.<br />>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /><br />Since coming to Kuwait and then South Central Iraq, the living conditions have been questionable until recent. We now have better access to email and phones and I should be able to hit email a few times per week. We also recently got a chow hall and air conditioning in our tents. We stay very busy with construction projects both on base and within the local towns and villages. It is a real good feeling to help out the local Iraqi people. The people we have encountered so far have been very greatful and excited about their future. They detest Sadaam and are very happy that the US has come to help save their country. Although I do not wish death to anyone, it was great news for all the troops and the general Iraqi public to hear of Sadaam's kids deaths. That should cause the daily attacks by the Sadaam loyalists to subside. I have managed to make some freinds in a local village and hope to keep in touch with them even after we leave. They are really wonderful people <br />and though they have practically nothing, they value family and freindship as much if not more than we do. I asked Sandra to start sending care packages to me so I can give them to these people. I am hoping to get back to their village in the weeks to come to work on some other projects like improving roads, getting water lines working, fixing irrigation, and renovating schools.<br /><br />Other than missing all the family and friends that I love, and having the day to day perks of living in a free country, things are going well for me. As long as we stay busy, the days are actully going by very fast. It is also a great feeling to know that we are really appreciated and doing good things for the Iraqi people. I hope your summer is going well and I look forward to getting back so I can take a few weeks to visit everyone. There is no word on when that will be yet. Well thanks for the previous emails and hope to hear from you again.

 

[11 footer]

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Sweat,<br />Hope he come's home safe soon.

 

[bubbakat]

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A very positive young man if I ever heard one.<br />I hope he stays safe and returns home to his loved ones.

 

[canandwill]

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Is this the same Iraq that CNN is reporting about?

 

[knobby]

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I think maybe that's Iraq, Texas.

 

[mellowyellow]

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pass on a big "thank you" from me scoop.<br />maybe some of us could send care packages too?<br />safe return,<br />M.Y.

 

[Gold Bear]

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Scoop <br /><br />Your brother-in-law is the kind of young man that makes up the backbone of this country.<br /><br />Tell him he has our support and sincere thanks!!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Gold Bear

 

[aspeck]

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What MY said. If we had his address, maybe a few care packages could come from the iboats clan??

 

[Scoop]

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Thanks everyone. He is a great guy and gives his all. Thanks for the well wishes. We all hope he and all of our people over in Iraq and other places around the world come home safe. Every time I hear someone is killed in Iraq, we get nervous about that car showing up at the house I don't wish that on anyone. <br /><br />I will ask him if I can give his address out for care packs from other people and let you know if he says he can handle them. We have been sending various packages as are others in the family.

 

[Scoop]

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I just spoke to my sister-in-law and she said that my brother-in-law would accept care packs. I don't want to post his mailing address online, so if you do want to send carepacks to the needy of Iraq, email me at maxwell@network2010.net<br /><br />I will send you an email with his address and the items that can be used, like personal hygiene, schools supplies (they got pencils, but no sharpeners) etc. My brother-in-laws group is building a school for them now.

 

[mellowyellow]

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u got mail

 

[KennyKenCan]

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Scoop,<br /><br />Its nice to hear what's really going on in Iraq.<br /><br />Not the hype the media reports.<br /><br />This is what the media should be reporting!<br /><br />Kenny

 

[miloman]

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scoop I think its people like your brotherinlaw that really show the true colours of Americans. The kind warm helping type.

 

[LadyFish]

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Well said Miloman. <br /><br />Scoop, let your botherinlaw know that his incredible sacrifice and the sacrifices of his family are appreciated. I pray for his safe and speedy return.<br /><br />Thanks to all our soliders for defending my country, my freedoms and the freedoms of people all over the world. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families. I send my sincere gratitude & appreciation to all the men & women in the military serving this great nation! <br /><br />May they always walk in sunshine!

 

[Scoop]

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Thanks Everyone. He is a great guy and does what he believes in. My wife is visiting my sister-in-law right now to give her a little break. <br /><br />I hope every night that he and all the other people we have in Iraq come home safely.

 

[mellowyellow]

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bump^<br />just a reminder to those in a position to help.

 

[Coach]

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Scoop,<br /><br />Send a warm thank you to you brother-in-law for me. I am an officer in the military and it is exactly this kind of person that keeps me motivated to continue to serve. There are way too many people in the country that don't realize the real sacrifices being made to keep us free. He deserves our enduring gratitude.<br /><br />With that said, there is another thank you in order! Please give his wife a hug for us. She deserves every bit of gratitude as he does. Yes he is in harms way and we should rememebr him for that. But, she is also sacrificing every day for him to be there doing his job. Without her, without her love, her support, her taking care of the kids, the house, the finances, get the idea...he can't do his job. Too many times my wife has had to make a midnight run to the hospital with one of my children because I was off in a far away place doing what I swore to do. She doesn't get a pay check, a citation for bravery...so we should at least say thanks for doing her part. Please be very proud of them and continue to share with the public. They are great people...doing great things for their country!<br /><br />God Bless all our troops, and God bless all their families.

 

[aspeck]

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Well said, Coach! Ditto from here!